Manta rays are elegantly shaped. They swim by flapping their fins like enormous wings, and their gills filter for plankton with the utmost precision. These creatures have now inspired human ...

The fastest-ever swimming soft robot has been inspired by manta rays. A team of American researchers beat its own speed record by drawing inspiration from the iconic sea creatures to improve their ...

Ever dreamed of swimming with the ocean's biggest creatures? Picture yourself surrounded by sea giants, moving smoothly ...

It was just two years ago that a tiny robotic manta ray became the world's fastest-swimming soft-bodied robot. Well, one of its descendants has now smashed that record – and it uses less energy than ...

Wildlife vacations hold a top spot on many travelers’ bucket lists. Observing animals as they eat, play, and live in their natural habitats brings us closer to nature, highlighting how we’re all ...

Manta rays swim through the water with a flying motion, allowing them to travel quickly with little effort, while also being quite agile. These are qualities that would likewise be desirable in an ...

A majestic manta ray was forced to swim in a sea of plastic off the coast of a tourist hotspot. Shocking images show the sea creature trying to navigate its way through the water which was littered ...

Jul. 15—MOSES LAKE — The Manta Rays Aquatics team hosted the Sizzlin Summer Swim Meet at the Moses Lake Surf n' Slide Water Park over the weekend. The event began Friday evening and lasted until ...